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Philosophy Department

Philosophy is quite unlike any other field. It is unique both in its
methods and in the nature and breadth of its subject matter. Philosophy
pursues questions in every dimension of human life, and its techniques
apply to problems in any field of study or endeavor. No brief definition
expresses the richness and variety of philosophy. It may be described
in many ways. It is a reasoned pursuit of fundamental truths, a quest for
understanding, a study of principles of conduct. It seeks to establish
standards of evidence, to provide rational methods of resolving
conflicts, and to create techniques for evaluating ideas and arguments. Philosophy
develops the capacity to see the world from the perspective of other
individuals and other cultures; it enhances one's ability to perceive
the relationships among the various fields of study; and it deepens one's
sense of the meaning and variety of human experience.